Description
This festive Christmas Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for your holiday gatherings. Made with cream cheese, cheddar, green onions, and a mix of sweet and savory ingredients like dried cranberries and pecans, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. Serve it with crackers for a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Crackers, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, pecans, dried cranberries, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and green onions, if desired, to enhance the flavor and presentation.
- Serve with crackers.
Notes
- You can make the cheese ball up to a day ahead. Just store it wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding more garlic powder or paprika if you like it spicier.
- For extra festive flair, you can add a ribbon or small decorative toothpicks before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes